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By: Tara Kerrigan Hayes   The South Boston Chamber of Commerce recently held their ongoing Small Business Networking Night at Capo, on West Broadway, bringing together small business owners in the area, from various backgrounds. The night was a great success with a diverse array of business owners from family dentists, to high end clothing store owners, to local home inspectors and more. Mingling over cocktails at appetizers, members enjoyed a social atmosphere while simultaneously making connections and capitalizing on the opportunity to share ideas and interests with like-minded entrepreneurs, which can be especially valuable for those new to the community. The event was cohosted by the South Boston Neighborhood Development Corporation, who also sponsors the Street Festivals and Christmas Shopping Strolls in the interest [...]

By Richard Campbell With the permanent closing of Stephi’s on Broadway, and the remodeling of Shenanigans, Back Yard Betty’s enters the West Broadway neighborhood at the appropriate moment for tryout time. While the paint is just barely dry on this new cozy restaurant, the proprietors seem to be doing most things right. A fundamental in the restaurant business, outside of great food, is to create a welcoming atmosphere.  The staff at Betty’s have the right stuff, from hostesses to waiters and bar tenders there’s a laid-back charm to the serving style that befits the restaurant theme. The clever retro-chic style has a Mad Men appeal, designed by Assembly Design Studio, harking back to a nostalgic time. I almost expected cokes to be served in green [...]

On June 11, 2018, Boston Latin School, in its 383rd Commencement Exercise, celebrated the graduation of 412 students from Boston Latin School. The Ceremony took place at the Blue Hill Park Pavilion. Amongst the 412 graduates, were four students, who were named Captains to their team sport.  From left to right, Mari Barry, Cheer Captain, BC Nursing and BC Cheer Team, Coleman O’Toole, Baseball Captain, UMass, Lowell, Business Management, Claire Craddock, Lacrosse Captain, UMass Amherst, Political Science, and Joyce Welch, Hockey Captain, UMass, Amherst, Pre-Med. 

Mark Rooney, Officially Launches Campaign to Represent 4th District as Governor’s Councillor Outpaces Incumbents’ Supporter Signatures to Certify Spot on the Ballot in September   For Immediate Release June 19, 2018   Today, Mark Rooney of South Boston officially launched his campaign to represent the 4th District on the Governor’s Council.  One of eleven brothers from South Boston, he gathered more than enough signatures to secure a position on the ballot in the Democratic Primary on September 4, 2018. Time for Change: Rooney has embarked on a campaigned focused on brining new ideas and interest to the work of the Governor’s Council.  In just one week Mark Rooney personally met and gained the support of nearly 2100 people in communities across the district including Brockton, [...]

by Rick Winterson      It’s well known that marijuana has been legalized in Massachusetts.  Medical marijuana is legal as you are reading this.  After a long delay, recreational marijuana (Question 4, approved by voters 54% to 46%) becomes legal at mid-year:   on Sunday, July 1, 2018.  Even though the vote on marijuana was unquestionably in favor of legalizing it, many questions about it still remain.  One of these questions is where to put marijuana retail stores, specifically, where to locate a store here in South Boston? On Tuesday evening, a marijuana retailer named Native Sun “Wellness”, made a presentation to the WBNA (the West Broadway Neighborhood Association), one of South Boston’s highly active civic groups.  The WBNA’s civic area is generally along Lower West [...]

By: Tara Kerrigan Hayes     With summer approaching (and the Seaport scene becoming more congested every season), it’s the perfect time to welcome The Bowery Bar to Dorchester, set to open in mid-June.   As the list of new restaurants grows in our neighbor’s neighborhoods, this one is bound to be an instant hit. Located in the heart of Lower Mills, its name was derived from the definition of bowery (shaded by trees), inspired by its unique 2500 square foot patio. Complete with cooling water misters, flat screen TVs, and antique lounging tubs (you’ll see), this patio is shaping up to be one of Boston’s best outdoor spaces and favorite summer spots, because let’s face it, us Bostonians do love our outdoor drinks time. [...]

by Rick Winterson      Two months ago, South Boston Online reviewed author Steve Ross’s autobiographical book “From Broken Glass” (our April 12 issue, page 11).  We highly recommended it.  In his book, Steve narrated two harrowing stories about himself – as a young boy cruelly enmeshed in the Holocaust for five years during World War II, and as a licensed Psychologist here in Boston after the war ended.  He wrote his two stories in a gripping, parallel fashion, with episodes from both alternating and interlocking with each other. At noon on Tuesday, June 5, in the classic Lecture Room at the Boston Atheneum (10 1/2 Beacon Street), Steve Ross was welcomed as an esteemed guest by 200 of his friends.  He was there for [...]